Links
Schools and clubs across the UK
The British Federation for Historical Swordplay
A national
organisation of groups like ours, interested in historical fencing and
related arts, of which the DDS is a proud and active member.
www.bfhs.org
The Linacre School of Defence
A splendid group of fencers
and pugilists based in Oxford, concentrating on classic English arts of
backsword, smallsword and fist.
www.sirwilliamhope.org
The Exiles
The famed company of western martial artists
based in Essex, concentrating on the works of the Italian master Fiore.
www.the-exiles.org
The Aberdeen Swordsmanship Group
Based in Aberdeen,
this excellent group study longsword predominantly but are now branching
into later arts.
www.swordsmanship.co.uk
The Glasgow Company of Duellists
The Glasgow Company fo Duellists was set up with the intention of bringing longsword to the west of Scotland. The group is run by DDS member George Davidson and specialise in German longsword.
www.glasgowduellists.co.uk
Aisle O'var Backswording Clubbe
Peter and Tina
run this backswording school in Bedfordshire. They specialise in singlestick and other English martial arts.
www.backswording.co.uk
Schola Gladatoria
This London based school has three chapters. They specialise in 15th century Italian longsword, although study several other arts as well.
www.fioredeiliberi.org
The Macdonald Academy of Arms
This is the school of DDS founder, Maestro Paul Macdonald and is also
based here in Edinburgh.
www.historicalfencing.org/Macdonaldacademy/
The Sussex Rapier School
This Brighton based school concentrates on the
noble art of Italian Rapier and is home to the BFHS President Andrew Feast.
www.sussexrapiersociety.co.uk
The Hotspur School of Defence
This Northumbrian school was founded by
DDS member Bob Brooks and specialises in the arts of use to the Border Reivers.
www.historicalfencing.org/Hotspur/
Schools and clubs across the world
The Limerick School of Arms
This classical fencing club
is based in Limerick, Ireland and boasts Ireland's only dedicated fencing
salle.
www.skynet.ie/~nvl/lsa/
The School of European Swordsmanship
This school in
Helsinki, Finland is home to DDS founder and internationally renowned teacher
Guy Windsor.
www.swordschool.com
FISAS
The Federazione Italiana Scherma Antica e Storica is the leading group for
the study of historical fencing in Italy.
www.scherma-antica.org
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts
This Canadian School has a most useful website packed with resources and
is home to some excellent medieval martial artists.
www.aemma.org
Equipment
Please note that whilst these suppliers have in the past proved to be satisfactory to DDS members, the DDS are not able to guarantee your experience will be as good.
Leon Paul
Suppliers
of sport fencing equipment.
www.leonpaul.com
Go Fence
Suppliers of cheap fencing equipment.
www.gofence.co.uk
Blitz
A wide range of boxing and other martial arts training equipment.
www.blitzsport.com
Barrington Swords
A wide range of cheap, practical, and some impractical swords. Check with senior
members regarding which swords are suitable.
www.swords.co.uk
Medieval Weaponry
Another supplier of low cost swords. Check with instructors regarding suitability of certain swords.
www.medievalweaponry.co.uk
Tim Noyes
A well regarded maker of medieval swords. Remember to stress the need for
a WMA suitable sword.
http://heronarmoury.itworkshop-nexus.net
Lutel
A Czech company making affordable and well balanced longswords.
There is usually a waiting list.
www.lutel.cz
Get Dressed For Battle
An excellent low cost supplier of
re-enactment equipment. They also provide many items for use in historical
fencing, such as bucklers.
www.gdfb.co.uk
Please note the DDS is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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